And a Child Will Lead: A Path to Healing

By Anita M. Constance

And a Child Will Lead: A Path to Healing

And a Child Will Lead: A Path to Healing by Anita M. Constance, S.C. is a Scripture-based guide to inner healing and spiritual renewal.

Drawing on the Gospel stories of children encountered by Jesus, the book invites readers to reflect on their own wounded places--those areas that were whole and full of integrity at conception but became scarred by life experiences, relationships, and events. It encourages a prayerful journey of looking within, with the innocence and trust of a child leading the way, to encounter the healing love of Jesus. The approach blends deep human longing, biblical reflection, trust in a compassionate God, and practical prayer to foster ongoing personal creation and wholeness in relationship with God. It is concise, compassionate, and suitable for individual reflection, prayer groups, or retreats. A review by Kathleen Finley praises it as a helpful resource that helps readers "pray our way to a greater trust in a loving and compassionate God."

The book includes a section on Prayer Services and Ritual plus Suggestions for Further Reading.

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Key Points

Children of the Gospel as guides -- Uses stories of children in the Gospels to lead readers inward, helping them identify and bring wounded areas to Jesus for healing and restoration.Original wholeness vs. life's wounds -- At conception we are created whole and integral; over time, persons and experiences scar us-- the book offers a path to reclaim that original dignity through God's healing.Inner healing through reflection and prayer -- Encourages honest self-examination ("look within") combined with Scripture, trust, and prayer to continue our ongoing creation with and in God.Childlike trust and openness -- The title's biblical echo ("a child will lead them") emphasizes returning to childlike qualities--innocence, dependence on God, simplicity--as the way to healing and deeper relationship with the divine.Hope in Jesus the Healer -- Strengthens confidence in the healing work of Jesus; focuses on God's compassion rather than self-effort alone.Practical spiritual tools -- Includes prayer services, rituals, and suggestions for further reading; designed to be experiential and applicable for personal growth or group use.Gentle, integrative approach -- Blends psychological awareness of human longings with strong scriptural grounding and Catholic spirituality; ideal for those seeking emotional/spiritual healing without overwhelming complexity.Overall message -- Healing is possible and ongoing; by letting the "child" within (and the children of the Gospel) lead, we move toward greater wholeness, trust, and union with a loving God

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 187871886X
• ISBN13: 9781878718860
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Resurrection Press
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.5"